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Barristers

Kieran O\'Neill

Kieran O\'Neill

Position

EXPERTISE

Kieran joined the Bar in 2017, having spent the previous 25 years practising as a solicitor in Newcastle upon Tyne; heading his own firm for some 10 years. Kieran has extensive experience in both criminal and family law and became a Higher Courts Advocate in both Civil and Criminal proceedings in 2008. When not practising Law, Kieran enjoys holidaying with his wife and daughters, socialising with friends and watching rugby.

Family & Child Care

Whilst a solicitor, Kieran was a member of the Law Society Children Panel and has been involved in a number of complex and harrowing Children Act proceedings, appearing in both the lower and higher courts. Since becoming a barrister, Kieran has been instructed by a number of Local Authorities in the North East region to conduct their care cases and has acted in public law cases on behalf of individuals and on behalf of children.

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member of Gray’s Inn
  • Family Bar Association
  • North Eastern Circuit

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

When not practising Law, Kieran enjoys holidaying with his wife and daughters, socialising with friends and watching rugby.

Career

Called 2017

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